When it comes to holiday meals, creating a delicious dried cherry and cranberry sauce from scratch is an essential component. With its vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, this homemade sauce will add a festive touch to any special occasion. Whether you choose to prepare it as a classic chunky relish or a smooth and velvety puree, the perfect recipe depends on your personal preferences and the desired consistency. No matter which method you select, you can be sure that this delectable sauce will be a delightful addition to your holiday feast.
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DRIED CHERRY AND CRANBERRY SAUCE
This is a wonderful cranberry sauce that I make every Thanksgiving.
Provided by Atriel
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir the cranberry juice cocktail, water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and allspice together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add the cherries to the cranberry juice mixture; cook another 2 minutes. Add the cranberries; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and chill in refrigerator 8 hours to overnight. Remove and discard cinnamon stick before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 6.5 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
CRANBERRY AND DRIED-CHERRY SAUCE
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Fruit Juice Berry Thanksgiving Cranberry Cherry Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring first 5 ingredients to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add cherries; cook 2 minutes. Add cranberries; cook until berries pop, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Cover; chill overnight. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.) Discard cinnamon. Serve cold or at room temperature.
- Available at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and supermarkets
Tips:
- To ensure the best flavor, use fresh, plump cherries and cranberries.
- If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries instead. Just thaw them before using.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar in the sauce to taste. If you like a sweeter sauce, add more sugar. If you prefer a tarter sauce, add less sugar.
- You can add other spices to the sauce, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves, to give it a more complex flavor.
- Be sure to simmer the sauce for the full amount of time to allow the flavors to meld.
- Once the sauce has cooled, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Dried cherry and cranberry sauce is a versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served with turkey, chicken, pork, or ham. It can also be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. And it can even be used as a filling for pies and tarts.
No matter how you choose to enjoy it, dried cherry and cranberry sauce is a delicious and festive addition to any meal.
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